Supply Teaching Assistant
Autism Initiatives
Southport, England, United Kingdom
Education / Training
Contract Type: Term Time Only
Hours: As and when required
Job Reference Number: PHS-STA
Job Location: EnglandPeterhouse School
Job Area: Peterhouse School, Southport
Closing Date: 16th January 2026
Staff enjoy being part of the Peterhouse School team and are supportive of the children and each other.
(Wellbeing Award for Schools, 2025)
We are looking for additional staff to support our team:
Position: Supply Teaching Assistant
Contract: Variable hours (0 hour contract)
Pay: £14.29 £14.86 depending on qualifications
Are you looking for a role where you feel fulfilled knowing that you and your team have made a difference to the amazing young people you support? And where the days you work can fit around your lifestyle?
Peterhouse is a non-maintained Specialist School for autistic pupils aged 5-19 in Southport.
We are looking for skilled Supply Teaching Assistants with a passion for supporting children to reach their full potential, and a creative approach to meeting needs and enhancing curriculum delivery.
In this role you will work collaboratively, supporting the teacher as part of a class staff team, to deliver education sessions and create a welcoming environment where all children and their parents feel valued and supported. You will be dedicated to practicing our school values of Kindness, Integrity and Team First.
Supply TAs work variable hours to cover for staff absences and provide additional support where it is most needed, across all classes and age groups. You will be entitled to paid annual leave, based on hours worked.
Our successful candidates will be selected based on their commitment and enthusiasm to learn and apply new skills to achieve the very best for our learners and their individual development.
What do we offer?
- An innovative and dynamic school with good established practices, a strong culture and a future place of growth;
- Learners who enjoy school and thrive on their broad-based curriculum and wide range of activities;
- A stable, friendly and committed staff team determined to give our learners the best possible opportunities;
- Access to wellbeing support tools incl our Employee Assistance Programme
- A range of employee benefits incl Medicash Scheme (free after 2 years in post), staff prize draws, cycle to work scheme etc
- A comprehensive induction programme and CDP opportunities
How To Apply
If you are interested in the above position we would be delighted to hear from you. Contact details for further information are: https://www.peterhouseschool.com/current-vacancies/ or . Alternatively please e-mail to request an application pack, or apply online at https://www.autisminitiatives.org/careers/peterhouse-school .
The closing date for completed applications is 16 th January 2026
Interviews will be held during w/c 26 th January 2026
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and service delivery.
Registered Charity No 702632
www.autisminitiatives.org
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About the company
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With nearly fifty years experience we positively work alongside autistic people, their families and carers providing specialist services tailored to each individual. In a variety of locations throughout the UK and Ireland we offer a wide range of support for autistic people. From schools to supported living, from short break services to one stop shops, from work placements to training, clubs and activities. Autism Initiatives has a wealth of resources and expertise that support people with autism to achieve their personal goals. No two autistic people are the same and therefore no two jobs with us are the same. We recruit, train and promote the right people to support those living with autism. More than just a job, staff members have a true part to play in the lives of the people we support - helping them to live independently, enjoy a better quality of life and play an active role in their local community. Whether based in our offices or out in the community providing support, every person in the team has a part to play in ensuring the best possible services are delivered. --------- There is an ongoing debate over how people with a diagnosis of autism wish to refer to themselves and/or their diagnosis. The phrase ‘person with autism’ (person first) is used frequently in literature, but more recently, there has been a return to the use of the term ‘autistic person’ (or identity first), language. When talking to people, we will use the words preferred by the person to describe themselves. When we write, we will use both ‘person with autism’, ‘autistic person’ or 'person on the autistic spectrum'. We recognise that people can feel strongly about both terminology and language and we do not wish to cause any offence to anyone.